Device and method for food management

• US 7,999,674 B2
• Filed: 01/15/2008
• Issued: 08/16/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Deka Products Limited Partnership
• Original Assignee: Deka Products Limited Partnership
• Inventors: Kamen, Dean
• Primary Examiner(s): PHAM, TOAN NGOC
• Application Number:
  US12/014,382
• Publication Number:
  US 20080198012A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,309 Days
• Field of Search: 340/572.1, 340/10.1, 604/890.1, 600/300, 600/365, 128/921
• US Class Current: 340/572.1
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2202/07 Proteins
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/35 Communication
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3569 sublocal, e.g. between console and disposable
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3592 using telemetric means, e.g. radio or optical transmission
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6018 providing set-up signals for the apparatus configuration
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2230/201 Glucose concentration
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14244 adapted to be carried by the patient, e.g. portable on the body
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1723 using feedback of body parameters, e.g. blood-sugar, pressure measurement of body parameters A61B5/00
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/60 for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/17 delivered via infusion or injection
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/40 relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/60 relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

A medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes an RFID reader for receiving information from at least one RFID transponder. The medical device also includes a memory for storing a database and at least one processor for processing information. Also, a remote controller for a medical device is disclosed. The remote controller includes an information receiver for receiving information related to food. The infusion device also includes a memory for storing a database and at least one processor for processing information. A method for use in a medical device is also disclosed. The method includes receiving information from an RFID transponder related to food. Also, the processing the information by comparing the information to a database is included in the method. The method also includes determining the acceptability of the food and providing information related to acceptability to the user.

Claims

1. A medical device comprising:

an RFID reader for receiving information from at least one RFID transponder;

a memory for storing a database; and

at least one processor for processing information, wherein said medical device is a remote controller for a second medical device.

2. The medical device of claim 1 wherein said medical device is an infusion device.

3. The medical device of claim 1 wherein said medical device is a glucose monitoring device.

4. The medical device of claim 1 wherein said database includes user profile information.

5. The medical device of claim 1 wherein said database includes information relating to food.

6. The medical device of claim 1 wherein said database is a learning database.

7. The medical device of claim 1 further comprising a display for displaying at least a portion of said information.

8. A method for use in a medical device the method comprising:

receiving information from an RFID transponder related to food;

processing said information by comparing said information to a database;

determining acceptability of said food;

inputting an estimate of amount of said food item to be ingested by the body of the user;

calculating estimated bolus amount of insulin required by the body of the user based upon at least one blood glucose value; and

providing information related to acceptability to the user.

9. The method of claim 8 wherein said processing further comprising comparing said information to a food item and user profile database.

10. The method of claim 8 further comprising calculating a recommended amount of said food for user to ingest based on at least one blood glucose value.

11. The method of claim 8 further comprising:

inputting at least one blood glucose value; and

calculating recommended amount of said food item for user to ingest based at least upon said at least one blood glucose value.

12. The method of claim 8 further comprising:

inputting an estimate of amount of said food item to be ingested by the body of the user; and

calculating total caloric intake by user based on a sum of said inputs during a period of time.

13. A method for use in a medical device the method comprising:

receiving information from an RFID transponder related to food;

processing said information by comparing said information to a database;

determining acceptability of said food;

inputting at least one blood glucose value;

calculating recommended amount of said food item for user to ingest based at least upon said at least one blood glucose value; and

providing information related to acceptability to the user.

14. The method of claim 13 wherein said processing further comprising comparing said information to a food item and user profile database.

15. The method of claim 13 further comprising calculating a recommended amount of said food for user to ingest based on at least one blood glucose value.

16. The method of claim 13 further comprising:

inputting an estimate of amount of said food item to be ingested by the body of the user; and

calculating estimated bolus amount of insulin required by the body of the user based upon at least one blood glucose value.

17. The method of claim 13 further comprising:

inputting an estimate of amount of said food item to be ingested by the body of the user; and

calculating total caloric intake by user based on a sum of said inputs during a period of time.